Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Broadstairs
We carry out flat roof surveys in Broadstairs and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Water getting in at rooflights
How a flat roof survey works in Broadstairs
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We are frequently asked to look into ponding water that doesn’t drain away and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, on GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
Garages and porches on estates in towns like Broadstairs frequently have flat roofs. Some older garages have cement sheet roofs, which on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, which a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before anyone disturbs them. Each kind of covering, from felt to rubber and GRP, is checked in its own way. Asbestos testing is not part of what we do, though a report may flag materials that could contain it.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Broadstairs (CT10, CT9, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Broadstairs: local notes
Broadstairs is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Hotels and guest houses near Broadstairs cannot easily close rooms for a leak. If you let a flat or house near Broadstairs station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Broadstairs, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Broadstairs and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT10, CT9 and CT12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Union Square and Church Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Broadstairs is on the A254 and A255, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Broadstairs: Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Broadstairs
We work in homes and buildings around The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Broadstairs itself: Broadstairs station. A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Broadstairs includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Why act early in Broadstairs
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. On homes in Broadstairs, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Broadstairs
What else we do in Broadstairs
FAQs for Broadstairs
Is the coastal weather around Broadstairs hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Broadstairs, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you cover Broadstairs?
Yes. We cover Broadstairs and the rest of Kent. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Broadstairs?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Broadstairs, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Most visits in a town like Broadstairs start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What a flat roof survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Broadstairs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.